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THE CYPRESS OBSERVER

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The Cypress Observer is your online news source for current events across the country of Cyprus. We strive to bring you the latest news, updates and current events from across the region with a major focus on politics and business.

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CYPRIOT AIRPORTS CROSS MAJOR MILESTONES IN AUGUST

Two major airports of Cyprus have crossed important milestones in August 2025 in terms of passenger volume. August itself was the busiest month for Cyprus airports, with an 1,800,000+ footfall of passengers. This was over than 12 percent more than the footfall in August 2024. Over 58,000 people passed through the airports daily during this […]

EBRD SOLD ITS SHARES IN THE BANK OF CYPRUS

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has exited the Bank of Cyprus by selling its entire 5% stake. The shares – 22,401,744 in number had been offered via accelerated bookbuild on the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX). The Bank of Cyprus received its first investment from the EBRD in 2014 for stabilizing and restructuring […]

TURKEY FORTIFYING MILITARY PRESENCE IN OCCUPIED CYPRUS

Turkey has been busy in recent months, trying to strengthen the amount of military presence it commands in its occupied section of Cyprus. They have increased the number of Turkish troops in the breakaway nation, and plan to further double the number. According to TRT Haber, Turkey’s move comes after Greek Cyprus is being seen […]

GREECE AND CYPRUS SEEKING SUPPORT FROM RESCEU

The south-eastern European countries of Greece and Cyprus are seeking assistance from the European Union (EU) Civil Protection Mechanism to fight extreme cases of wildfires. The European Union has responded by mobilizing 2 Canadair aircrafts from their ‘rescEU’ fleet. This request for assistance comes after a huge wildfire that started in Cyprus’ Limassol, and brunt […]

CYPRUS IS SAFE FROM CHIKUNGUNYA OUTBREAK, SAYS TOP DOCTOR

Dr. Petros Karayiannis, Professor of Microbiology & Molecular Virology at the University of Cyprus has said that the island nation is under no threat from the mosquito-borne disease. However, he has confirmed that there may be a slight transmission risk. The Chikungunya virus was identified in 1952 in Tanzania in 1952, and has been found […]

CYPRUS SEES ITS FIRST AI-POWERED MEDICAL TESTING CENTER

The German Medical Institute of Cyprus has established an AI-powered medical testing center as part of its digital transformation initiative titled Agora 3.0. Their intention is to advance medical science and launch strategic partnerships with the Indian healthcare and innovation sectors. Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist of the German Medical Institute conducted a thorough review to […]

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